Tacky chamber move sets a bad example
When we launched the Pacific Coast Business Times 16 years ago, one of our core values was to respect existing business organizations. That’s why we went the extra step and joined chambers of commerce from the Conejo Valley to San Luis Obispo. We continue to support our chambers and last year we became a media Read More →
Implant scandal takes toll on Sientra
Months after a scandal erupted over contaminated implants, Sientra released earnings results that showed how much a suspension of sales hurt the company. The Goleta-based breast implant manufacturer released fourth quarter and year-end earnings on March 9. Revenues fell to just $1.5 million, compared to $12.1 million a year ago. Net losses ballooned from $3.2 Read More →
As Rush steps down, CSUCI welcomes first woman president
In a move that signals a new era of leadership, CSU Channel Islands will get its first woman president, and the current CI provost will take the helm at CSU Chico. The CSU Board of Trustees announced March 9 that Erika Beck, currently provost at Nevada State College will become the second president of CI. Read More →
Dubroff: New initiatives as Pacific Coast Business Times enters 17th year
Look closely and you will notice something unusual about Page One this week. It is a rare Issue No. 53, as the Leap Year prompted us to add an extra edition. So, before we launch into our 17th year, here’s an update from the Pacific Coast Business Times: • We are embarking on new initiatives. Read More →
Central Coast Innovation Award honorees announced
This year the Business Times introduced its newest venture, the Central Coast Innovation Awards. The inaugural awards featured a series of tri-county companies, both startups and established, who are revolutionizing the way business is done in the region. The Innovation Awards will be culminated with a ceremony on March 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Read More →
AppFolio reports strong revenue for third quarter
AppFolio founder and chief strategist Klaus Schauser Santa Barbara-based cloud computing firm AppFolio said revenue jumped 56 percent to $20.3 million for the third quarter as losses grew to $4.8 million. The company, which specializes in providing business-to-business cloud services, said that it had increased both law firm and property management Read More →
40 Under 40: Class of 2015
The Pacific Coast Business Times would like to congratulate the 40 Under 40 Class of 2015. These 40 young men and women, all under the age of 40, are apart of a new generation of dynamic leaders who are reshaping the leadership ranks and the economy of the Tri-Counties. 40 Under 40: Read More →
